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Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks

Red Wings expect Patrick Kane to make debut Thursday night at home against Sharks

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings say Patrick Kane is ready to make his season debut. Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde told reporters Wednesday that he expects the newly signed veteran to play Thursday night at home against the San Jose Sharks.
NHLers talk the art of the reverse hit: 'It can be satisfying'

NHLers talk the art of the reverse hit: 'It can be satisfying'

Charlie McAvoy is happy to have it in his tool belt. The art of landing a reverse hit — when a player, usually a defenceman, with the puck initiates contact before an opponent looking to do the same — is fairly straightforward.
Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season

Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season

TORONTO — Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg's season is over.
Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL's worst teams

Connor Bedard is living up to the hype, but the Blackhawks remain one of the NHL's worst teams

CHICAGO (AP) — Asked how he processes losing, Connor Bedard recalled one of his seasons with the Regina Pats — his junior hockey team in Canada. He didn't have to look back very far. After all, the rookie center just turned 18 in July.
Sharks visit the Red Wings after Hertl's hat trick

Sharks visit the Red Wings after Hertl's hat trick

San Jose Sharks (7-17-2, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (14-7-3, second in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Wild visit the Canucks on 4-game winning streak

Wild visit the Canucks on 4-game winning streak

Minnesota Wild (9-10-4, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-9-1, third in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Thursday, 10 p.m.
Bruins take on the Sabres after Marchand's hat trick

Bruins take on the Sabres after Marchand's hat trick

Buffalo Sabres (10-14-2, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (17-4-3, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Jets take on the Central Division-leading Avalanche

Jets take on the Central Division-leading Avalanche

Winnipeg Jets (14-8-2, third in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (16-7-2, first in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche take on the Winnipeg Jets.
Coyotes host the Flyers after Schmaltz's 2-goal game

Coyotes host the Flyers after Schmaltz's 2-goal game

Philadelphia Flyers (13-10-2, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (13-9-2, fourth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Thursday, 9 p.m.
Maple Leafs take on the Senators following Matthews' 2-goal game

Maple Leafs take on the Senators following Matthews' 2-goal game

Toronto Maple Leafs (12-6-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (10-10, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m.